Why is my Renault Scenic a pain to start?
From Tony Brown: Twice now my Scenic has been a pain to start, especially if by accident you press the accelerator pedal before starting it. Turned out it was the Top Dead Centre (TDC) Sensor each time.
What kind of fault does Renault Scenic 1.6 have?
If so, check connections to seat belt pre-tensioners. Renault Scenic 1.6 (2000) auto box (DP0) warning light comes on regularly: Diagnostic test required. Renault Megane 1.9dti auto 2008: gearbox fault cuts out completely when temperature is below 3 degrees.
What causes a Renault Clio to not start?
The most common culprit for a random non-start would be the crank sensor though. Thanks for reply. The car is the 16 valve model. I would certainly be prepared to change crankshaft sensor – I’m assuming that it’s not expense or hard to fit, I have yet to get a Haynes manual.
What does glow plug light on Renault Scenic mean?
Renault Scenic 1.9 tdci: glow plug light on the dashboard comes on & goes off intermittently? The glow plug light acts as an engine mal-function light which means it is not necessarily a glow plug fault. Therefore, a diagnostic test needs to be carried out first to read the faults recorded on the memories.
Why is my Renault Scenic not starting properly?
From Phil Senior: Had appalling problems getting my Scenic to start recently. Apparently water leaks (from the sunroof) into the lamp-box above windscreen and the moisture travels down the wiring to the ECU, housed in the offside wing. Solution was having the ECU replaced.
How do you start a Renault Scenic engine?
Turn the ignition to ‘on’ and wait for the light to go off before starting. if starting the engine when the outdoor temperature is very low (below – 10 ° C): hold down the clutch pedal until the engine starts. This light comes on when the Renault Scenic / Grand Scenic engine auto start stop has operated and the engine has gone into standby.
What is the preheat warning light on a Renault Scenic?
The diesel preheat (glow plug) warning light applies to diesel versions of the Renault Scenic / Grand Scenic. Turn the ignition to ‘on’ and wait for the light to go off before starting. if starting the engine when the outdoor temperature is very low (below – 10 ° C): hold down the clutch pedal until the engine starts.
Why is my fan belt not working on my Renault Scenic?
This was caused by the spring tensioner doing up the belt too tight and the belt vibrating at certain engine speeds due to the spring. The solution was to make an aluminium bracket out of a flat bar to allow the fan belt to be set to a fixed tension.